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trini73diva

in General Discussion 7 years ago

Cleaning service

Anyone know of someone or a company that is in the house cleaning business? Preferably someone who brings their own supplies.

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Updated 9 months ago

bk123

in Renovation 9 months ago

Building Materials

I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources

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stevenchurch

in Renovation 10 months ago

Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone

We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…

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Updated 9 months ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in Architectural Salvage 10 months ago

Various Entry Door Sets For Sale

I have three pair of entry doors for sale. two pair are actual brownstone style doors and the third is a pair of “barn” or…

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Updated 10 months ago

ppet456

in General Discussion 10 months ago

HOA legal entity?

Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…

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Updated 10 months ago

snkrs3746

in General Discussion 10 months ago

263 prospect ave

Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?

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Updated 10 months ago

diannemorales

in General Discussion 11 months ago

Sidewalk repairs

I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…

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Updated 10 months ago

huesos

in General Discussion 10 months ago

Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed

We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…

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chipito

in Plumbing 10 months ago

Smart water monitor/shut-off systems

I don’t see any recent posts on this so am wondering if anyone who’s installed one (like the Moen Flo/Phyn/StreamLabs/FloLogic) can weigh in on how…

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cupotea

in Renovation 10 months ago

Glass for Brownstone Doors

Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?

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Updated 10 months ago

katiekeating

in Plumbing 10 months ago

Hydro jetting

So… after having a roto-rooter guy come out and snake the waste line that backed up all over our basement floor (hours before a dinner…

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Updated 10 months ago

huesos

in Heating and Cooling 10 months ago

Oil Boiler Cleaner?

Looking for a recommendation for an oil burning boiler cleaner. Need to have our boiler vacuumed and breeching cleaned as well. Thank you.

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Updated 10 months ago

sphil305

in Real Estate - General 10 months ago

When should I start the eviction process for a tenant with consistent late payments?

I have a tenant who pays half of the rent at the beginning of the month and then the other half at the end of…

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Updated 10 months ago

roberts.boynton

in General Discussion 11 months ago

Pigeon Problems

Pigeons have begun roosting on the area just below our roof. I’m looking for someone who can install spikes or other obstacles to deter them.

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Updated 10 months ago

chipito

in Insurance 10 months ago

insane insurance replacement cost

Chubb has recently bumped our home replacement cost (2 fam, 3,200 sq ft in bed-stuy) to $7 million, which will more than double our premium.…

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Updated 10 months ago

paulcastrucci

in Real Estate - General 11 months ago

OHNY Tour -- 702 Hancock: Market Rate Passive House

Once a horse stable, then a car repair shop, 702 Hancock has been transformed into eight market-rate condos built to Passive House standards. Saturday, Oct…

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Updated 11 months ago

MAC

in General Discussion 11 months ago

Gas furnace replacement

Can anyone give me a general estimate on a new gas furnace for a 3 family, four story brownstone, water/baseboard heating?

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wildedgewoodcraft

in Plumbing 1 year and 11 months ago

What is sewer drain liner?

A sewer liner is a fiberglass and epoxy resin tube that is placed into a damaged sewer pipe.

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Updated 11 months ago

sphil305

in Plumbing 1 year and 3 months ago

DEP Water Leak Notification Issue - Need Help

My bill tripled due to a leak with a toilet I was unaware of. The leak notification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) never…

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Updated 11 months ago

jakester

in Plumbing 1 year ago

Flood from neighbors -- what are our best option

Hi all, recently recovering from a flood in the basement of our bedstuy townhouse. We had a plumber come to investigate and we are pretty…

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Updated 11 months ago

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